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T14 Schools Admissions - SoftsDoes anyone have a decent indicator of how much your everything else factors into your apps? I'd have a 3.64 gpa after this semester, with some exper…
... for placing a premium on GPA and having a slightly ... score than other top schools, but more about GPA. This is reflected ... are probably reverse splitters with GPA's above the 75th ... applying from college. However, many law school applicants have worked for a ... -
Law School ApplicationHow much weight does an application committee put on resume? My grades are above average and my LSAT is fair, but my resume is weak. How much will th…
... have you been out of school? If you've been ... resume. I also think top schools certainly tend to put ... explains why you're pursuing law school.
In short, ... The silver lining is that law school is primarily a numbers game ... score to match your GPA. -
Splitter - LSAT Lower than GPAI'm pretty sure I didn't do very well on the Dec LSAT. My average PT score dropped 10 points a month before the test (I was devastated) and it didn't…
I would do some research on how this particular school treats gpa vs lsat. Some schools put more value on your gpa and not lsat. Try "top law schools" blog. I always find it to be a good source. -
Case Study: Why is Columbia's GPA So (Relatively) Low, and what does this mean for Splitters?Hey everyone, Columbia is currently the #5 law school in the nation. But relative to other schools within its ranks, its 25th/50th/75th percentile…
... , which is a top liberal arts school, and the GPA average is like ... Williams who chose Colombia for law school. I think Colombia is more ... could've gotten a higher GPA at a less challenging undergrad ... make me more prepared for law school. Props to them, I wish ... -
Realistically, how important are personal statements?Realistically, how important are personal statements in determining whether you get in or not? I've been stressing out over mine and I'm starting to …
... It all depends on the school and the candidate. Certainly, ... the medians for LSAT and GPA.
> > > ... admissions process at some top schools seems/is so secretive ... they get dinged from their top picks like HYS.
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Realistically, how important are personal statements?Realistically, how important are personal statements in determining whether you get in or not? I've been stressing out over mine and I'm starting to …
... all depends on the school and the candidate. Certainly ... the medians for LSAT and GPA.
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Realistically, how important are personal statements?Realistically, how important are personal statements in determining whether you get in or not? I've been stressing out over mine and I'm starting to …
... all depends on the school and the candidate. Certainly ... the medians for LSAT and GPA.
> > ... admissions process at some top schools seems/is so ... get dinged from their top picks like HYS.
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Realistically, how important are personal statements?Realistically, how important are personal statements in determining whether you get in or not? I've been stressing out over mine and I'm starting to …
... to schools with well below GPA/LSAT scores. Consider that at ... that were rejected. **If LSAT/GPA was 95%, then how could ... I've learned is that law school is heavily a numbers game ... the top schools. When many people have high LSAT/high GPA combos ... -
Is your undergrad school important?I'm a junior at FIT and plan on going to law school when I graduate. I'm wondering whether T-15 law schools place a lot of emphasis on where one went…
... LSAT score and a high GPA.
At ... , focus on getting your GPA as high as you possibly ... peers by having a great GPA.
I ... who went to a top 20 law school, and could've gone ... So, focus on getting your GPA as high as practicably possible ... -
How many jobs/law school work experiences did you list?My college does not have that many government offices in town, and I have so far been only been able to work for my Congressman. I noticed others on …
... applying to law school while in undergrad. Law schools will understand this. GPA and ... LSAT are the most important even for top schools ... . It’s law schools like Yale ... more emphasis on factors besides GPA and LSAT. If you ... -
7Sage Advice for a Teacher to LawyerHey guys. In short... I basically took my Dec. lsat cold...141... sucks I know.... the law school I want to go to has an evening program. A 145 wo…
... ...141... sucks I know.... the law school I want to go to ... attend Northern Kentucky.... not a top school but it's my #1 ... school for a variety of reasons... my law mentor went ... on the test. With my GPA and 141, the lsac calculator ... -
Should I apply this yearI'm a URM (black male)
... for a job out of law school?
How debt adverse are ... LSAT above median and a GPA below the 25th. As a ... you some scholarships in the Top 14. Below both 25ths isn ... -
Strategic Application and scholarship help! (student of color)Hello All! I am seeking out anybody who has done more research than I have on schools and esp if you are a minority. So stats first my highest LS…
... data from law school numbers shows some hope in the top 40 ... worth applying to, but law school is so expensive it is ... full tuition scholarship with no GPA stipulations. Negotiate and pit ... of living. Check each school using law school numbers from past years.< ... -
In need of encouragementSo working full time and not being able to study as much as I want is not only getting to me physically (I'm tired all the time) but emotionally - I …
... is Texas A & M law school in downtown Fort Worth. It ... is tier 4 school. It is a lot easier ... don't settle. T14 or Top 7 (whatever your exact goals ... of us with dreams. The law schools treat it like a ... if they just looked at GPA or a test that is ... -
In need of encouragementSo working full time and not being able to study as much as I want is not only getting to me physically (I'm tired all the time) but emotionally - I …
... is Texas A & M law school in downtown Fort Worth. It ... is tier 4 school. It is a lot easier ... don't settle. T14 or Top 7 (whatever your exact goals ... of us with dreams. The law schools treat it like a ... if they just looked at GPA or a test that is ... -
HYS AddendaAlright guys, it's crunch time for me and HYS. I've been furiously reworking, editing, and tuning my PS for the big boys, and I think it's ready! The…
The GPA addendum seems more important ... GPA one could be fairly brief. If you graduated top ... with a GPA threshold? At my school the top 14 percent ... might be proof the GPA wasn't actually that ... GPA, but would have been less prepared for the rigours of Law school ... -
T15 Super Splitter ChancesHi all, with a < 3.0 GPA / >170 LSAT can I reasonably think about schools in the latter half of the T15 (#7-15) range? Or are those "reaches"? If the…
... all, with a 2.92 GPA / 173 LSAT can I ... Poli Sci major from a top public school, rough first 2 years ... , have been out of school for 2 years now.
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T15 Super Splitter ChancesHi all, with a < 3.0 GPA / >170 LSAT can I reasonably think about schools in the latter half of the T15 (#7-15) range? Or are those "reaches"? If the…
... all, with a 2.92 GPA / 173 LSAT can I ... Poli Sci major from a top public school, rough first 2 years ... , have been out of school for 2 years now.
Law forums on the internet...
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T15 Super Splitter ChancesHi all, with a < 3.0 GPA / >170 LSAT can I reasonably think about schools in the latter half of the T15 (#7-15) range? Or are those "reaches"? If the…
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... admitted Justin Ishbia to Vanderbilt Law School. He was the last ... dream school, which was likely one of the top 10 ... were not his dream school. We were a backup ... point is this... your GPA is locked in. Don' ... -
T15 Super Splitter ChancesHi all, with a < 3.0 GPA / >170 LSAT can I reasonably think about schools in the latter half of the T15 (#7-15) range? Or are those "reaches"? If the…
... you-didnt-get-the-lsat-school-you-dreamed-of/
... admitted Justin Ishbia to Vanderbilt Law School. He was the last ... dream school, which was likely one of the top 10 ... were not his dream school. We were a backup ... point is this... your GPA is locked in. Don' ... -
Study scheduling: what ARE realistic score/ study expectations?Hello- I would really appreciate some advice! Some background info:- - I'm a junior taking a course overload (GPA 3.88 that I plan to push up to …
... sessions on weekends) on top of working full time to ... Since you’re still in school, the *most* important thing ... later, but once your GPA is done there’s ... for the LSAT. Many law schools even favor that ... off in between undergrad and law school, but my plan is ... -
What is (ivy) good enough?I know better than to be doing things to impress this or that school, but these are all pre-existing interests of mine and I would like to know wheth…
... on going straight to law school. I would put more ... be quite helpful. The top schools generally prefer candidates ... Getting something at a law firm would be helpful ... law school apps.
Overall, just focus on keeping your GPA ... any Ivy league law school. -
What is (ivy) good enough?I know better than to be doing things to impress this or that school, but these are all pre-existing interests of mine and I would like to know wheth…
... be quite helpful. The top schools generally prefer candidates ... look really good on your law school apps.
> < ... focus on keeping your GPA >3.9 and ... to almost any Ivy league law school.
... sure to prioritize my GPA and LSAT scores! I ... -
What is (ivy) good enough?I know better than to be doing things to impress this or that school, but these are all pre-existing interests of mine and I would like to know wheth…
... can be quite helpful. The top schools generally prefer candidates with ... just focus on keeping your GPA >3.9 and scoring ... to almost any Ivy league law school.
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What is (ivy) good enough?I know better than to be doing things to impress this or that school, but these are all pre-existing interests of mine and I would like to know wheth…
... law school?
I'd suggest, yes, caring about your GPA ... you to realize this _before_ law school.
... a stellar GPA (like yourself) from a top university and ... terms of post-law school job placement and internships during law school.
What is (ivy) good enough?I know better than to be doing things to impress this or that school, but these are all pre-existing interests of mine and I would like to know wheth…
... , yes, caring about your GPA. But I'd stop caring ... you have to share your GPA).
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& ...What is (ivy) good enough?I know better than to be doing things to impress this or that school, but these are all pre-existing interests of mine and I would like to know wheth…
... if you are also in school full time. If I ... actually meaningful. I'm no law school admissions person, but I ... but it seemed like the top schools that I talked to ... d much prefer to enter law school as early as possible ... is to work on my GPA and LSAT score.
...What is (ivy) good enough?I know better than to be doing things to impress this or that school, but these are all pre-existing interests of mine and I would like to know wheth…
... if you are also in school full time. If I ... actually meaningful. I'm no law school admissions person, but I ... but it seemed like the top schools that I talked to ... d much prefer to enter law school as early as possible ... is to work on my GPA and LSAT score.
...What is (ivy) good enough?I know better than to be doing things to impress this or that school, but these are all pre-existing interests of mine and I would like to know wheth…
... if you are also in school full time. If I ... actually meaningful. I'm no law school admissions person, but I ... but it seemed like the top schools that I talked to ... d much prefer to enter law school as early as possible ... is to work on my GPA and LSAT score.
...I have an extremely low undergraduate GPA, should I even apply to law school?Hi everyone, I graduated in 2016 from XULA with a 2.3 GPA due to taking on many responsibilities at home. For example, I helped supplement the incom…
... with similar GPAs go to law school. You're biggest factor will ... . Writing an addendum explaining your GPA will also really help as ... top-20 school. I hope I'm wrong, but there are certainly law ...
